June 2003 PMID 12839099

Interpersonal analysis of grandiose and vulnerable narcissism.

Kelly A Dickinson, Aaron L Pincus

Mentions

24
Peak: 2 in May 2024
across 4 sources since Apr 2020

Extended reach

58,176
potential audience

Total likes

1,143

Video views

57,096

Mentions per month

Apr 2020 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlight skepticism with comments like 'This is an old idea' and personal reflections such as 'I have definitely done all of these things,' showing a dismissive or questioning tone. The variation in tone and brief content indicate limited engagement and impact, with the focus on personal experience rather than critical analysis or endorsement.

AgreementLow agreement

Many posts express skepticism or minimal support for the publication, questioning its ideas about narcissism and suggesting that the concepts are old or not universally applicable.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show some curiosity about the ideas, but overall, the posts are brief and lack deep exploration of the topic.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Posts are somewhat superficial, with one user sharing personal reflections and another making general statements without detailed analysis.

ImpactNeutral impact

These comments do not seem to influence or change perceptions significantly; they reflect casual engagement rather than deep or impactful discussions.

Abstract in brief

  • The article explores the differences between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism by analyzing their personality traits, interpersonal problems, and attachment styles in a nonclinical group, finding that grandiose types have traits linked to narcissistic and antisocial disorders but often deny interpersonal distress, while vulnerable types show more distress and avoidant behaviors.
  • Grandiose narcissists tend to display domineering and vindictive behaviors but usually perceive themselves positively and do not report significant interpersonal problems, whereas vulnerable narcissists experience high distress, tend to be avoidant, and have negative self-views.
  • The study discusses how understanding these subtypes can improve clinical diagnosis and treatment by highlighting their distinct personality traits, interpersonal problems, and attachment styles, which are crucial for tailored therapeutic approaches.

Top posts

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David Speed, PhD
@Professor_Speed · X

@adriennekira 1. This is an old idea: https://t.co/SPysr0xj2f 2. PD are about traits not states. Across my life I have definitely done all of these things; but that doesn't make me a vulnerable narcissist*. 3. Clinical narcissism is rare. You're (probably) fine. *I'm assuming. Who knows?

Apr 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 501 followers View post →
CRUX Psychology
@cruxpsychology · X

#mentalhealth#mentalhealthmatters#mentalhealthawareness#narcissist#narcissism#ego#psychology (Dickinson & Pincus, 2003) https://t.co/dzSnnruAz6

May 16, 2024 · 406 followers View post →

All mentions

CRUX Psychology
@cruxpsychology · X

#mentalhealth#mentalhealthmatters#mentalhealthawareness#narcissist#narcissism#ego#psychology (Dickinson & Pincus, 2003) https://t.co/dzSnnruAz6

May 16, 2024 · 406 followers View post →
Pedro Alvarez Ortega Jr.
@PedroAlvarezOr2 · X

Interpersonal Analysis of Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism https://t.co/2y2E7QkyDg

Nov 15, 2020 · 174 followers View post →
David Speed, PhD
@Professor_Speed · X

@adriennekira 1. This is an old idea: https://t.co/SPysr0xj2f 2. PD are about traits not states. Across my life I have definitely done all of these things; but that doesn't make me a vulnerable narcissist*. 3. Clinical narcissism is rare. You're (probably) fine. *I'm assuming. Who knows?

Apr 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 501 followers View post →